Cell phone case with illuminated magnifier

• US 20160156754A1
• Filed: 11/30/2015
• Published: 06/02/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 11/16/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Manuel Cotelo
• Original Assignee: Manuel Cotelo
• Inventors: Cotelo, Manuel
• Application Number:
  US14/757,166
• Publication Number:
  US 20160156754A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0052 Audio or video equipment, e.g. televisions, telephones, cameras or computers; Remote control devices therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 25/005 with means for adjusting the magnifying glass or the object viewed G02B25/004 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 25/02 with means for illuminating object viewed
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/3888 Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/027 including magnifying means
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/04 Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/21 Combinations with auxiliary equipment, e.g. with clocks or memoranda pads

Abstract

A cellular phone case or case cover is provided having a magnifying glass that can extend from and be returned into one side of the case. The magnifying glass can be illuminated by a light emitting diode (LED) so that a person can read in any environment or lighting condition. The electronic device case can have its own integrated power source so as not to remove power from the electronic device.

Claims

1. In combination:

an otherwise conventional cellular telephone having a liquid crystal display (LCD) on a front surface and an engageable illumination element on a rear surface; and

a magnifying unit operable between a first retracted position and a second extended position;

wherein said magnifying unit is adapted for viewing images directed under illumination generated by said illumination element when in said second extended position.

2. The combination of claim 1, wherein said magnifying unit is operably incorporated within a separable cell phone cover.

3. The combination of claim 2, wherein the magnifier unit comprises:

a frame surrounding a magnifier lens;

conductor contacts disposed in the case, the conductor contacts connected to the power source via conductors; and

magnifier unit contacts disposed on the magnifier unit, wherein the conductor contacts electrically connect with the magnifier unit contacts when the magnifier unit is in the second position.

4. The combination of claim 1, wherein said magnifying unit is integrated with and operably incorporated within a cell phone housing.

5. The combination of claim 2, wherein said magnifying unit comprises a magnifying lens secured between a false bottom and a bottom portion of the cell phone cover, wherein said in said second position said magnifying lens extends outward from a slot defined between the false bottom and the bottom portion.

6. The combination of claim 2, wherein said cell phone cover further comprises:

a power source includes one or more batteries; and

a second light including at least one light emitting diode and in electrical communication with and powered by said power source.

7. The combination of claim 5, wherein said cell phone cover further comprises:

a power source includes one or more batteries; and

a second light including at least one light emitting diode and in electrical communication with and powered by said power source.

8. A removably attachable case for a cellular phone device comprising:

a phone cover main body designed to hold and protect a smart phone by removably affixed to a rear of a phone case main body;

a telescoping magnifier unit operable between a first position, secured between a false bottom and a bottom portion of the phone cover main body, and a second position, extending outward from a slot defined between the false bottom and the bottom portion;

wherein said removably attachable case is further designed to permit the usual functions of the smart phone while still allowing said smart phone to fit into the cell phone case against said false bottom of said main body.

9. The removably attachable case for a cellular phone device of claim 8, further comprising a light integrated within said phone case main body and adapted to be operable to illuminate when the magnifier unit is disposed in the second position.

10. The removably attachable case for a cellular phone device of claim 9, wherein said phone case main body further forms an illumination orifice for providing free access of a light integrated within said cell phone such as to be operable to illuminate when the magnifier unit is disposed in the second position.

11. The removably attachable case for a cellular phone device of claim 8, further comprising a light integrated within said phone case main body and adapted to be operable to illuminate when the magnifier unit is disposed in the second position.

12. The removably attachable case or a cellular phone device of claim 8 further forming a camera lens aperture within the main body of the cell phone case.

13. The removably attachable case of a cellular phone device of claim 8 further comprising a deployment button disposed on one or more sides of the cell phone case to release a catch that allows the magnifier unit to extend from the slot, wherein as said button is depressed said magnifier unit is deployed.

14. The removably attachable case of a cellular phone device of claim 13, further comprising a compression spring to keep the button in an engaged position, where pressing the button moves a prong of the button from engagement of a detent in the distal end of the magnifier unit.

15. A method for providing a personal viewing magnifier, said method comprising the steps:

a. obtaining a magnifying unit operable between a first retracted position and a second extended position; and

b. positioning said magnifying unit about a rear surface of a cellular telephone;

wherein said magnifying unit is adapted for viewing images directed under illumination generated by said illumination element when in said second extended position.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein magnifying unit is incorporated in a separable case for covering a cellular phone and further comprising:

a case main body having a false bottom operable to support the cellular phone;

a power source disposed in the case; and

said magnifier unit operable between a first position, secured between the false bottom and a bottom portion of the case, and a second position, extending outward from a slot defined between the false bottom and the bottom portion.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein said case for covering a cellular phone further comprises:

a light operable to illuminate when the magnifier unit is disposed in the second position, the light powered by the power source.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein said case for covering a cellular phone further comprises a power source including one or more batteries in electrical communication with said light.